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Authors of Their Own Destiny

Authors of Their Own Destiny

Let these personal insights bring to life a few of those who will call UVA “home” this fall.

August 2, 2018

Welcome, Class of 2022

Welcome, Class of 2022

More than 3,800 first-years will join the Wahoo family this fall. Dig into some of the numbers that shape the Class of 2022.

Fall 2018

Infrequently Asked Questions

Infrequently Asked Questions

Even if you’re not physically strolling the Lawn, let this list of UVA fun facts bring you back, in multiple small ways, to life on Grounds.

July 16, 2018

Say Goodbye to U-Hall

Say Goodbye to U-Hall

University Hall, the former home to the basketball programs and the venue of legendary concerts, will be demolished to make room for additional sports fields.

Summer 2018

Staking a Position

Staking a Position

Professor Willis Jenkins (Grad class of ’06) takes a somewhat unorthodox approach in his "argument lab."

Summer 2018

Top Single

Top Single

Danielle Collins (Col class of ’16) is climbing the international ranks as she takes down some of the world's top players.

Summer 2018

Happy Swimmers, Fast Swimmers

Happy Swimmers, Fast Swimmers

Many attribute the outstanding results of this year's swimming and diving programs to the fun team culture instilled by the new head coach, Todd DeSorbo.

Summer 2018

She Coaches Kings

She Coaches Kings

Jenny Boucek (Educ class of ’97) is breaking barriers and gaining respect as one of few female coaches in the NBA.

Summer 2018

Family Matters

Family Matters

Joanne Boyle, who served as the women's basketball head coach for seven years, retired after this season to finalize her daughter's adoption process, which could take years.

Summer 2018

Micah Watson Wins Kennedy Center Honor

Micah Watson Wins Kennedy Center Honor

New graduate Micah Watson (Col class of ’18) won the prestigious Kennedy Center National Undergraduate Playwriting Award for her play, Canaan.

Summer 2018

Intersecting Disciplines

Intersecting Disciplines

Forget everything you know about required classes. The College rethinks curriculum.

Summer 2018

Celebrating University Hall

Celebrating University Hall

U-Hall was home to UVA basketball for 41 years. Celebrate some of the sports victories and other highlights in this retrospective.

May 9, 2018

Measured in Degrees

Measured in Degrees

UVA will confer another several thousand diplomas this spring. We’ve broken down past years’ academic degrees by disciplines. Take a look, and maybe a few clicks, at our interactive charts to explore the two-decade trends in subject-matter popularity.

April 16, 2018

A Day in the (Busy) Life

A Day in the (Busy) Life

Second-year basketball player Jocelyn Willoughby takes readers through a typical day full of school and sports.

Spring 2018

Three ’Hoos Earn Marshall Scholarships

Three ’Hoos Earn Marshall Scholarships

Three ’Hoos receive funds to study in the United Kingdom next year.

Spring 2018

A Place to Remember

A Place to Remember

A new space between Clemons and Alderman libraries provides a place for students to reflect.

Spring 2018

Antiwar Stories

Antiwar Stories

May Days 1970: The week that would change UVA forever, through the eyes of those who were there.

Spring 2018

Top Tackler Wins ‘Academic Heisman’

Top Tackler Wins ‘Academic Heisman’

Former top UVA linebacker Micah Kiser was awarded a $25,000 scholarship for his achievements in the classroom.

Spring 2018

The Whole Package

The Whole Package

The Cavaliers have proven consistent throughout the season, even without an all-star, and they hope their versatility holds up in the tournaments.

Spring 2018

Greeks Bearing Gifts

Greeks Bearing Gifts

From scholarships to Rotunda restoration, Greek organizations are giving back and standing out in a big way.

Spring 2018

Memorable UVA Bowl Games

Memorable UVA Bowl Games

Take a look back at some of UVA's most memorable bowls.

December 13, 2017

Bowl Bites

Bowl Bites

Virginia is going bowling! Here are some UVA football lines you can casually but knowingly drop into conversation at your next cocktail party.

December 8, 2017

Going Out on Top

Going Out on Top

Learn about UVA's Student Council president, the Honor Committee and University Judiciary Committee chairs, the editor-in-chief of the Cavalier Daily, and the co-chairs of the Housing & Residence Life program.

Winter 2017

End of an Era

End of an Era

The Littlepage years saw major gains, some setbacks and lots of tough calls subject to second-guessing.

Winter 2017

Batter Upgrade

Batter Upgrade

Davenport Field is undergoing a major renovation, which includes 1,000 more seats; a 5,000-square-foot development center with batting cages and pitching mounds; a field-level club area; and more.

Winter 2017